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400 pp.
| Tor |
June, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7653-1433-8$25.95
(4)
YA
After her family is killed by monsters, "smallfolk" girl Tildi Summerbee sets out to become a wizard's apprentice and joins a quest for a dangerous book that could destroy the world. Extensive Tolkien parallels seem meant as homages, not theft, but even the all-female casting ultimately brings nothing new to the familiar story. Nye's writing style is accessible and enjoyable.